Over 0–100 km/h, Macan 95B.3 wins (6,47 s vs 7,51 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Macan 95B.3 | Q3 Sportback | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,47 s−1,04 s | 7,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,70 s−0,60 s | 15,30 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,72 s−1,56 s | 28,28 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 229 km/h+8 km/h | 221 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,32 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,83 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Macan 95B.3 | Q3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,68 s | 1,22 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,81 s | 2,25 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,68 s | 5,03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,47 s | 7,51 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,70 s | 10,43 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,31 s | 19,35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27,71 s | 38,40 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,70 s | 15,30 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,72 s | 28,28 s |
| Top speed | 229 km/h | 221 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | I4 |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 845 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 193 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 705 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Macan hits 100 km/h in 6.47 s versus 7.51 s for the Q3 Sportback. Despite the faster sprint time, the Q3 Sportback is 4 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Macan is doing 127 km/h against 116 km/h for the Q3 Sportback. The gap is 0.15 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Macan crosses the line in 14.70 s versus 15.30 s. The 0.60 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Macan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 175 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan finishes in 26.72 s versus 28.27 s, with a 1.56 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (229 vs 221 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Macan is capped at 232 km/h, the Q3 Sportback at 221 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.32 kg/hp vs 8.83 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.25 seconds. The 1.04 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Macan 95B.3 wins (6,47 s vs 7,51 s).
Macan 95B.3 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,47 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Macan 95B.3: 252 hp, ratio 7,32 kg/hp. Q3 Sportback: 193 hp, ratio 8,83 kg/hp.
Macan 95B.3: 229 km/h. Q3 Sportback: 221 km/h.